Downriver born and bred, Comedy Store regular, world-traveled with Comics on Duty, HBO Max’s “No Sudden Move”
DAVE MISHEVITZ
Archives: Speakers
Eric Wielinski
With a mix of storytelling and unique observations of everyday life, Eric has a broad comedy style that is entertaining for adults of any age. With topics ranging from roadkill to marriage to helping senior citizens use computers, there is tons of fun for everyone! Eric has performed at The Laugh Factory in Chicago, The State Theater in Bay City, Michigan, and in various bars, banquet halls, and ballrooms up and down Michigan and in cities across America including New York, New Orleans, and Philadelphia. His high energy is infectious and guaranteed to leave you wanting more!
Billy Ray Bauer
Billy Ray has performed in 40 states and in Canada at comedy clubs, casinos and corporate functions for many major companies including General Motors and Microsoft. Billy Ray has appeared on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom Show and was named best local comedian for 2017 by Hour Detroit magazine.
Ann Duke
Ann Duke has been on stage most of her life. As a small child she caught the theatre bug participating in school plays and then joining her local theatre troupe at age 12. She studied theatre at University of Michigan earning both a B.A. and M.A.
Life took its twists and turns as Duke spent the early years of her career owning a Fine Arts Gallery and lecturing on Twentieth Century architecture and design. That was followed by a long stint in publishing as one of the founders of Hour Detroit magazine.
In 2019, she got the bug to perform on stage again and tried her hand at stand-up by participating in comedy classes at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. Duke has been a fan of Ridley’s for years and fondly remembers meeting comics like Bob Saget, Dave Coulier and Louie Anderson in the eighties and nineties at the club’s original location on Woodward Avenue.
Now, over three years later, she has performed at comedy shows across the region and has become a favorite among “women of a certain age,” who can relate to the trials and tribulations of getting older, being single in your sixties and battling body image issues. “As long as my boobs are sticking out further than my belly, I figure I’m winning the battle!” She laments in her segment on undergarments.
Duke has become an accomplished emcee and has hosted multiple shows at Mark
Ridley’s Comedy Castle including Thanksgiving weekend of 2021 opening for Nathan Timmell. Other hosting duties have included shows at Little Camille’s by the Bay, the Marvelous Misses Show in Brighton, Doomsday Shelter at the Grave Cap in Oxford, the BLAC Comedy Showcase, numerous open mics, and multiple Comedy Fundraisers. She is booked to emcee at the Traverse City Comedy Club in June 2022.
By day, Duke is the Director of Philanthropy for Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County and consults as Associate Publisher of BLAC Detroit magazine. She lives in Bloomfield Hills.
Halle Oatridge
Halle Oatridge, studied art and design at Youngstown State. She became a 1st grade teacher, but had a passion for charcuterie. Designing and crafting this art for years she has now taken her love for creating charcuterie with her art and design background to form Savory Charcuterie.
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By utilizing her knack for design to create charcuterie boards and grazing tables, Halle makes a breathtaking customizable board for every client’s charcuterie occasion for a memorable experience. Halle’s passion for her savory boards is reflected in the preparation that goes into every design whether it is for a holiday, anniversary gift, a corporate function or a date night in.
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In Partnership with Whole Hearted Winery she designs 2 on demand charcuterie boards and makes fresh boards available daily to serve customers at the winery . Stop in and treat yourself to a glass of wine, and a charcuterie board! Halle can also create a custom board to fit your group at the winery or at your next home or business event.
Antonio Musse
Antonio Musse, Saxophone player
Also a teacher and is known as a passionate artist that makes you feel and live in the soul of his playing. He has 20 years of experience playing live shows and doing studio work. Antonio studied under John Salistian whom held a masters degree at U of M. Antonio is dedicated to always studying and learning more music theory so he can be a strong mentor to his students. He also has been on some local radio shows, featured in magazines and has a finished album.
DAN BRITTAIN
Dan started out in comedy at The Second City almost 20 years ago and finished their Conservatory program in improv.
At some point he decided he didn’t like being around people…onstage. He made the switch to stand up and it’s been hilariously awkward ever since.
He’s performed multiple times at Laughfest, the Detroit Improv Festival, and is a regular at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle. He’s hosted for Steve Mcgrew, Matt Holt, and was recently the feature comedian for Josh Sneed.
JIM FRYDADDY
Jim FryDaddy Dunsmore
Jim FryDaddy Dunsmore brings his heartwarming tales of parenting, marriage, health issues, employment and mistaken identity to the stage by Serving Up the Ultimate Sampler of Hot Comedy! He describes his life as not good enough to brag but not bad enough to end it. So he figures he must be doing ok. Get ready cause things are about to get WEIRD!
He’s a true Gemini with two separate personas that couldn’t be more different.
The FryDaddy is crude, raunchy, and raw, serving up the ultimate sampler platter of HOT comedy that’s guaranteed to give you heartburn.
Kilt A Claus on the other hand, is pure warmth and kindness, bringing joy and love into the hearts of all ages to those who do and don’t Believe.
Both The FryDaddy and Kilt A Claus will leave you smiling and wanting more.
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SARA YOUNG
Fear.
Everyone is familiar with that emotion. Your heart beats faster. Your stomach turns, your hair stands on end and you break out in a cold sweat. It’s a powerful feeling. For some people, that’s enough to make you want to run away to a safer place. For Sara Young, it’s a sign that she is doing exactly what she needs to be doing.
Sara is a born and raised in the heart of Michigan. Originally from Oak Park, she currently resides at her starter home in Westland. She festered in corporate America until the end of 2016 when the onset of a midlife crisis told her that she was destined for bigger and better things. She broke free from her cubicle bonds and started exploring her creative side. This included becoming a laser photographer and 3D laser cut wood artist, as well as being licensed in Michigan to sell her secret sugar free cinnamon and spice roasted nuts. Still, she didn’t quite feel complete. Then one day, in late 2018, she found herself watching comedy specials on Netflix and HBO. Then and there, she had an epiphany: these comedians were just talking about their lives! And since SHE had a crazy life of her own, complete with a family filled with wacky characters, stand-up seemed like a natural fit. Plus, comedy was cheaper than therapy. She started to get that nauseous feeling again, and knew that she was on the right path.
In January of 2019, she took the plunge, took the stage, and never looked back. The magic was there immediately. She was even a semi-finalist in the Detroit 2 LA Comedy Competition at Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle in her very first year! Since then, she has branched out to perform at many other reputable Midwestern clubs, including One Night Stans, the Detroit House
SAL DEMILIO
How does one describe Sal Demilio? He is Ray Romano meets Tony Soprano. He is Rocky Balboa meets the Godfather. He is Al Capone launching a tommy gun assault on your funny bone.
When Sal steps onto the comedy stage, he looks suspiciously like every henchman who has ever been cast in a movie about the mob. His intimidating presence fills the room… six foot three inches tall, barrel-chested and way more Italian than the Olive Garden. But then he smiles… and the room lights up. And you realize you are more likely to be cuddled to death by this Italiano teddy bear than hit in the head with a shovel.
Sal Demilio’s likabilty and charm, mixed with his smooth, yet occasionally rapid fire delivery make him a comedic force to be reckoned with. Clever and clean, he tackles subjects such as his Italian family, culture, sports and technology with equal agility, taking angles you never considered but instantly identify with. He has a quick wit and an eye for funny. His act is fun, hilarious and self-deprecating. Sal laughs at himself, and you will laugh right along with him.
Sal has performed at some of the top clubs in the nation, such as Carolines in New York, The Comedy Store in LA and Zanies in Chicago. He performs in Las Vegas and is a regular at the top clubs in his home state of Michigan, including the Comedy Castle in Detroit, One Night Stans in Waterford and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. He has been heard on the nationally syndicated “Bob and Tom Show” and his comedy cd, “Fettucini Salfredo” is in heavy rotation on SiriusXM Satellite Radio, with his second CD schedule for a 2020 release. He is also the co-host of the popular podcast, “The Sal and Bob” show and he has appeared at the World Series of Comedy.
Additionally, Sal had a featured role alongside Eric Roberts (Julia Robert’s brother) in the movie “Intent” and was the star of the short film, “Detour Detroit”. He is a regular actor for Broken Tail Dog Productions in addition to other acting projects and commercials.
Sal is a highly sought after comedy talent in the corporate world for his ability to cater his act to whatever parameters the client needs. Some of his many corporate clients include Pepsi, Home Depot, 7-Up, Buffalo Wild Wings, Arizona Beverages, K-Mart and even the New York Yankees. His client list is a Who’s Who of satisfied customers.
During Sal’s twenty plus years in the comedy business, he has worked with some of the most recognizable names in comedy. He has toured with Louie Anderson, Dave Coulier, Jimmy Walker, Nick Dipaolo and Kathleen Madigan, just to name a few.
No matter the audience, whether it’s a casino, comedy club, theater or corporate boardroom, Sal is the right comic for the job. Side-splitting, genuine, and a consummate professional, Sal is exactly the comedian you need, every time, hands down.